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How old is my neck??

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AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 09:38

I've noticed some changes, so please be honest!

How old is my neck??
How old is my neck??
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AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 10:46

FleursDeFilles · 17/05/2024 10:45

I really can't tell if there are any signs of aging. It easily looks like 20s to me!

Ah @FleursDeFilles you are too kind! I wish! I feel it looks like I'm 20 yrs older than my age.

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EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 17/05/2024 10:46

Your neck is as old as the rest of your body. Only you know that.

FleursDeFilles · 17/05/2024 10:45

I really can't tell if there are any signs of aging. It easily looks like 20s to me!

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AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 10:45

tennesseewhiskey1 · 17/05/2024 10:40

mid-40s- early 50's.

Thank you for your honesty. I'm 39.

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Gamerlady · 17/05/2024 10:44

I'm 43 and my neck looks older than yours, why do you even ask ? It's part of growing old and my neck is the least of my worries

Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/05/2024 10:41

MsLuxLisbon · 17/05/2024 10:39

Can you put your age now? This guessing game is a little annoying.

Totally

tennesseewhiskey1 · 17/05/2024 10:40

mid-40s- early 50's.

MsLuxLisbon · 17/05/2024 10:39

Can you put your age now? This guessing game is a little annoying.

CleverCats · 17/05/2024 10:38

30-40 years

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AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 10:29

Thank you all for being far too kind. I will put my age at the end. My husband always lies, and diminishes my flaws, it is lovely, but I know he is lying!! I think I just feel old suddenly. Its not like you can disguise your neck!

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Portfun24 · 17/05/2024 10:25

Late 30s

Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/05/2024 10:25

So not that it matters, how old are you?

And I wouldn't say your husband is lying about it, I can see absolutely nothing wrong with it

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AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 10:20

Mozzarellaballs · 17/05/2024 10:12

It's a good neck! And I am observant. I'm 35 and feel like my neck is going bad suddenly! I put it down to looking down at my phone and the skin gathers like a witchety grub

Haha yes, exactly I had a lot of stress, and then months later it happened. I feel if I hadn't have had the stress it may not have (not as quickly anyway). The middle under my chin pulls down and you can see it from the front, it looks worse in bright daylight, and from certain angles. I lost 2kg after a bereavement. I have since gained it back then noticed this. I'm trying to lose that again, but worry it'll just get worse!

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Mozzarellaballs · 17/05/2024 10:12

It's a good neck! And I am observant. I'm 35 and feel like my neck is going bad suddenly! I put it down to looking down at my phone and the skin gathers like a witchety grub

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AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 10:12

2dogsandabudgie · 17/05/2024 10:08

I think you're seeing something that isn't there. You have no wrinkles just a lovely smooth neck.

Thank you for being so kind. It is the middle under my chin, it pulls down, I can feel it pull abit. This has happened so quickly.

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AgentProvocateur · 17/05/2024 10:11

The same age as the rest of your body

StealthIguana · 17/05/2024 10:11

It may just be me, but I don't know what's bothering you? The second post that's meant to give us a better view of the issue looks better than the first photos!
It looks like a normal neck, I can't see any sagging or anything unusual sticking out, no wrinkles, your skin looks like it's been well looked after... if I had to guess I'd say you're in your early to mid 30s.

Solidlump · 17/05/2024 10:10

I wouldn't even hazard guess at your age from your neck but will say if mine looked as good as that I would be delighted.

Your thread put me in mind of years ago when the series Hill Street Blues was popular. There was a female officer with the most beautiful face which I always admired. My then DH - my Ex DH for various unpleasant reasons - used to say : oh but look at her neck. She's not as young as you think ( as though that was a crime) That was the first time I became aware of how the neck aged before the face and another reason why my then DH made me feel insecure.

I think it's natural to perceive changes in your own appearance and think it's noticeable to other people when in fact it's not.

Anyway your neck still looks good OP.

RickyGervaislovesdogs · 17/05/2024 10:10

90-🧐 just kidding!

There are exercises you can do- (no idea if they work)! But I don’t really know what you are looking at- it’s a neck. It looks fine to me. Drink lots of water, exercise, try and sleep and not get stressed if you can. If you are healthy, I honestly wouldn’t worry about your neck.

Tourmalines · 17/05/2024 10:09

It’s inevitable that it’s going to change as you age .

2dogsandabudgie · 17/05/2024 10:08

I think you're seeing something that isn't there. You have no wrinkles just a lovely smooth neck.

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AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 10:06

@SherlockHomies you are completely right. I just feel paranoid about it and would rather know, even if it is unfavourable. I think if it had happened over the space of 5 years gradually, I could deal with it better. It has gone like this within months, after a very stressful event.

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frankentall · 17/05/2024 10:05

Late 60s

SherlockHomies · 17/05/2024 10:03

AROUNDagainCrazy · 17/05/2024 09:53

You are so right! I saw myself in a picture, and it bothered me. I have been under a great deal of stress, death in the family etc. I feel it has aged me in such a short space of time. It seems to be a dramatic change within a year. My husband lies, and tells me it looks fine. I thought I would come on here for honest opinions from people who don't know me.

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And what if we all said it doesn’t look fine, or it looks like the neck of an 80 year old?

It would still be your neck and not worth your worry 🤷‍♀️

MsLuxLisbon · 17/05/2024 10:03

Sorry, I change my answer. 35?